Research Engineer Intern

GenBio AI · Abu Dhabi

Hybrid: Abu DhabiInternshipInternInformation Technology
Posted 6 months ago

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Conduct cutting-edge research in AI, foundation models, and computational biology, improving existing models and exploring new methodologies.
  • Collaborate on designing and executing large-scale experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and applying statistical techniques to validate AI systems.
  • Work closely with AI/machine learning researchers and computational biologists to develop GenBio AI’s state-of-the-art biology foundation models.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time master’s or PhD (preferred) program in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field (preferably in the United States).
  • Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python.
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch (and/or JAX), Hugging Face, Megatron-LM, or DeepSpeed.
  • Solid understanding of GPU, CPU, or other AI accelerator architectures.
  • Familiarity with LLM/foundation model architectures (e.g., attention mechanisms, state-space models, MoE) and training infrastructure (e.g., large-scale GPU clusters).
  • Experience improving ML accuracy using low-precision formats.
  • 1+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Satisfaction in optimizing performance improvements.
  • Experience writing and optimizing compute kernels using CUDA or similar technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current PhD in Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Computer Architecture, Parallel Computing, Compilers, or related systems.
  • Experience with co-optimizing computing infrastructure and deep learning frameworks.
  • Skill in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks through profiling/system analysis.
  • Collaboration experience integrating distributed training in model development and deployment frameworks.
  • Familiarity with GPU-accelerated libraries (e.g., CUDA, cuDNN).
  • Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization tools for HPC and deep learning.

Benefits

  • Work on transformative generative AI and computational biology challenges.
  • Diverse, global, and inclusive work environment.
  • Be part of a team redefining the future of biology and medicine.

About the Company

GenBio AI is a visionary start-up headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Paris and Abu Dhabi. The team consists of leading minds in AI and biological science pioneering Large Biological Models (LBM) and next-generation biomedical solutions. We are committed to holistic biological discovery and redefining medicine with generative AI, making a global impact through innovative research and inclusive principles.

Skills & tools

C++PythonPyTorchJAXHugging FaceMegatron-LMDeepSpeedCUDALLMsComputational BiologyMachine LearningGPU

What the team is looking for

Use this list as a quick fit check before you apply.

  1. 01Master's/PhD student
  2. 02C/C++
  3. 03Python
  4. 04PyTorch
  5. 05Deep learning
  6. 06GPU architecture
  7. 07CUDA